Conflicting Desires in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Title: Conflicting Desires in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
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Details: Words: 847 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Conflicting Desires in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Category: /Literature/Biographies
Details: Words: 847 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
In the story, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, written by
James Joyce, the main character Stephen Dedalus has many encounters with
women. Women and sexuality are major influences on Stephen's adolescent
life. Another major factor that has an influence on Stephen's life is the
Church. Women and sexuality conflict with the Church and its beliefs, and
that is one of Stephen's major problems thus far. Stephen is having a very
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because of the guilty feelings. A lot of the confusion, stems from the
absence of a strong recognition of his own self. He was always confused
with his feelings and what he thought the church expected him to feel.
However, in the end, he seems to have figured out what he wanted through
another desire, so I wonder if he will actually achieve what he wants to or
will he fail and become confused again.